California EP "SP" stands for Spotify. It’s the same EP, but the tag signals its presence on the world’s largest streaming service and the way it fits into playlists and discovery there.
Spotify and Reach
Spotify has the largest subscription base of any music streamer. Having the California EP on Spotify means it’s in front of hundreds of millions of users. Playlists—editorial and algorithmic—can surface the tracks to people who listen to Diplo, to similar artists, or to mood-based mixes. That reach has made Spotify a cornerstone of how his music is consumed.
Playlists and Discovery
On Spotify, the California EP can be packaged into playlists like "Diplo Essentials," "California Vibes," or genre-specific lists. Those playlists drive discovery and replay. New listeners might find the EP through a recommendation, and existing fans can save it and mix it into their own playlists.
Data and Feedback
Spotify provides artists and labels with data on streams, saves, and skip rates. That feedback helps shape future releases and playlisting strategy. For the California EP, the SP version is the one that generates most of that data in the Spotify ecosystem.
Same Music, Another Home
The California EP on Spotify is the same music as on Apple Music or anywhere else. The "SP" is just a way to point listeners to the right place. For many fans, Spotify is the default, so the EP SP is the version they’ll stream the most.
The California EP on Spotify is the project as it lives on the platform where most of the world streams music—ready for playlists, discovery, and repeat plays.